Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchSYSK TRENDING - Where Did the Hamburger Come From?
Few foods are as American as the hamburger. Every year, Americans eat billions of them, and they are a staple at backyard barbecues, diners, ballpark…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Have We Been Wrong About Posture? & How Memory Champions Think
Episode 1389
Take a look at your speedometer the next time you're driving. Chances are, it's lying to you. The speed you're actually traveling is probably differe…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
The Surprising Power of Being Polite & Job Interview Secrets That Really Work-SYSK Choice
Episode 1388
Can simply believing a treatment will work actually help it work better? Surprisingly, yes. Researchers have found that your expectations can have a …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
The Mystery of Accents and the Dangerous Habit of Rumination
Episode 1387
Have you ever pushed on a door that was supposed to be pulled—or pulled when you should have pushed? It feels embarrassing, but don't blame yourself.…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
SYSK TRENDING - A Different View of Success
What does it really mean to be successful? Most people would probably say it's about making more money, climbing the career ladder, earning recogniti…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Has Therapy Gone Too Far? & The Hidden Genius of Birds
Episode 1386
Need a favor? The way you ask may matter as much as what you're asking for. Researchers have found that a few simple changes in how you make a reques…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
The Human Need We're Neglecting & The Mystery of Great Ideas - SYSK Choice
Episode 1385
Have you ever forgotten a phone number, birthday, or why you walked into a room because you knew your phone would remember it for you? Many people jo…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
The Proven Magic of Being Outdoors & The Curious History of A, B, C
Episode 1384
Many ballpoint pens have a particular design feature intended to save your life – if necessary. It's one of those clever features most people never …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
SYSK TRENDING-How Your Circadian Rhythm Runs Your Life
Can you train yourself to become a night owl—or an early bird? Millions of people try. They force themselves to stay up later, wake up earlier, or wo…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Why Pain Isn't What You Think It Is & The Disappearing Joy of Everyday Life
Episode 1383
People often assume that someone with brown eyes appears more trustworthy than someone with blue eyes. Research suggests there may be something to th…
3 months, 4 weeks ago